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Creating a Social Media Strategy in Tourism

Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

And since social media platforms prioritize vertical content more than ever, marketers can shoot content directly from their personal or business phones. Consistency is an important factor in posting on TikTok (and any social media site). Thankfully, today’s smartphones produce incredible video quality.

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Whitepaper Download: How to Leverage Social Media in Tourism Marketing

Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 16, 2022

Social media has never been more important to your tourism marketing strategy. Social media is a regular part of our personal lives, and it’s a valuable tool for every type of marketing department. Travel and tourism are no exception. But how can DMOs best utilize social media in their marketing efforts?

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The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Slicing Up the Paid Media Pie

Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Survey respondents indicate that social media (heavily favoring Meta brands Facebook and Instagram) gets the biggest share of the budget’s pie. SOCIAL MEDIA Year after year, DMOs are allocating a larger slice of the paid media pie (35.0%) to social channels.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

At that time, widespread internet usage had already wildly changed the landscape of the industry, increasing customer autonomy from the days of travel agency appointments and packages. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. The tourism industry before social media.

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10 Fun Social-Media Trends to Try on for Size

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2024

If your organization has a weighty mission, does that mean that “light” social media content is off-limits when it comes to promoting your annual event? If you’ve been hesitant to dip your toe into the less serious social media waters, here are 10 easy trends to consider. Authenticity is everything on social media.

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Building a Successful Social Media Marketing Campaign

Solimar International

JULY 14, 2021

Social media plays a massive role in traveler decision. Learn what makes a successful social media marketing campaign. Emerging around 15 years ago, social media platforms have dramatically changed communication and marketing, including the way we both plan and share our travel experiences.

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Successful Social Media Campaigns for Events

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Do you know the saying that at the back of successful social media campaigns is an exhausted marketer? But to be honest, with all the work and heart we already pour into our events, adding social media to the mix can be a bit too much. How to Use Your Social Media to Extend Your Event’s Reach.

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TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences

Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Leisure travel has been much stronger than business travel and has picked up much of the losses.

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Traveling with a Purpose: Marketing Strategies Supporting Charitable Causes

Dana Communications

AUGUST 8, 2023

To engage younger demographics, try promoting cause marketing campaigns on social media. Resorts can easily connect with their guests and organically spread the word socially about their philanthropic initiatives this way. DO use social media to promote your charitable cause.

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TWT: Hotel Aquarium Explodes, Travel Risk Assessment

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Social media was flooded with images of the damage. Security Threats Hover Over Business Travel Recovery, Study Finds. Massive Hotel Aquarium Explodes at Meetings Hotel.

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40 Social Media Influencers Every Hospitality Professional Should Follow

Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

These 40, follow-worthy social media influencers are highly engaged, limitless resources that are quick to share helpful content to help you succeed and grow your business. That’s why the Social Tables Twitter account serves up tweets to help you stay ahead of the competition, in 140 characters or less. DahliaElGazzar.

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Be Aware: Tips for Women Business Travelers On the Road

Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

Traveling safe is not just about gadgets and GPS, it’s also about common sense, say these experts Laura S. is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I When you travel in those countries you are under their legal system.”

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To TikTok or Not?

Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Because Instagram delivers proven engagement with your audience and holds huge sway in travel inspiration. Yet many marketers DO question whether or not TikTok should be part of their social media strategy. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com to partner with a social media powerhouse. Of course not!

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Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know

Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? With so many possibilities for properties to grow their business through travel tech, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top advancements below. Reach out to Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Is Travel Sentiment Shifting Among Higher Gas Prices & Inflation?

Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

Let’s look at what’s happening in spending on travel and restaurants, then cover our recommendations on the best tips for weathering this volatile time. How Views on Travel Spending Are Changing. We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. How does your brand stack up?

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How Travel Manitoba Curated an Award-Winning Social Media Presence

Crowdriff

JUNE 20, 2017

If social media activity could serve as a measure for civic pride, then you’d be hard pressed to find a Canadian province whose residents are more proud than Manitobans. . We have a very tapped-in local community; they’re very eager to share with us,” said Nisha Tuli, the Senior Content Marketing Manager for Travel Manitoba. “I

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Gen Z Travel Trends: Why Destinations Should Cater to a New Generation

Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As we prepare for the changes to come in 2024, let’s take a look at how Gen Z travel trends are shaking up the tourism industry. Why Focus on Gen Z Travelers? Gen Z is among the most eager to travel after COVID-19. Many were sent home from study abroad programs or had to cancel plans for gap-year travels due to the pandemic.

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Bridging the Gap Between the C-Suite and the Destination’s Facebook Page: How a Strategic Content Plan Can Keep Marketing Efforts Consistent

Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams. Here we’ll delve into the ways a content plan can captivate communication between social media marketing, digital ads, the CEO, PR department, and the sales team.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. She has worked in the industry for 11 years and brings vast expertise in divisions across social media, electronic marketing, sales and revenue management.

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Experiences in travel are constantly changing

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 5, 2024

The post Experiences in travel are constantly changing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The event will take place over three days, from April 28-30, 2025. The post Experiences in travel are constantly changing appeared first on Brand TD. TikTok was number 5 as a booking platform in 2023.

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Quick Trips: How to Score Spontaneous Bookings

Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

The golden rule of traveling was always to book early, and the earlier the better. This generation likes to explore new places and are well versed in how to use tech to feed their travel-hungry appetites. Bump up your website and your on-line presence on popular travel sites: Expedia, Hotels.com, priceline.com, HotelTonight, etc.

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Meeting Planners Travel Report: NYC & Company Rebrands, NY Celebrates GMID

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Our new brand captures the essence of New York City in its entirety: an ever-expansive destination that offers diverse and authentic experiences that enrich the traveler and benefit all New Yorkers. million international travelers visit the five boroughs—more than triple the number in 2021. increase over 2021. The City saw 9.4

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Reaching Out to the Latino Travel Trade

DCI

JULY 21, 2023

Destinations looking to attract more Latino travelers need look no further than the Latino travel trade. is booming and destinations marketing to the greater North American market need to include these travelers into their strategies. Highlight Cultural Connections Latino travelers in the U.S.

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An Actionable Guide To Running A Social Media Contest

Crowdriff

MARCH 8, 2017

Social media contests are more than just a fun excuse to hand out free swag to your followers. We created this step-by-step guide to help DMOs and travel brands maximize the benefits of running a social media contest. Immediate benefits of social media contests. Generate hype around your destination.

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Maximizing Your Event’s Online Presence: Top Strategies for Showcasing Your Event on Your Website

Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Use Your Existing Channels to Your Event’s Advantage If your event has a social media presence or email list, utilize these channels to promote your website and drive traffic. Create individual profiles for each speaker or performer on your website, including their biography, photo, and links to their social media.

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Get to Know ME with Brittany Cerillos

Motivation Excellence

MARCH 14, 2024

Brittany Cerillos joined our Travel Department in the last year and made an impression instantly. I am a Travel Program Coordinator. I have been in the Travel and Incentive industry since 2018. Traveling, experiencing new cultures, and bringing once in a lifetime experience to our clients is extremely rewarding.

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Media Forecast: 6 Travel Media Trends in 2023

DCI

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Travel media trends in 2023 may shift away from pandemic-era coverage, but with a war in Ukraine, looming recession, and social media shake-ups, destinations need to read the room. At the time of writing, however, these six trends are a good place to start creating a plan for staying in the media’s good graces in 2023.

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Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023

Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2023

The post Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB China, the leading travel trade fair in China, will bring together industry professionals under one roof for exclusive marketing and networking opportunities.

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How Savvy Social Media Managers Save Over 12 Hours a Month with Automation

Crowdriff

JULY 27, 2017

Imagine: It’s another typical day on the job, as an all-star social media manager. Your main tourism season is revving up, so this morning, you’re looking for a user-generated pic from an excited traveler to feature as your #PhotoOfTheWeek. joins forces with your go-to social media automation tool?

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GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) will hold a session on the future of incentive travel, while Webex addresses the new reality of tighter budgets yet increasing numbers of attendees. Travel has compiled a list of Five Ways to Engage to support GMID 2023. Post it on social media to get the word out!

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Your Guide to Attracting More Visitors with Social Media Takeovers

Crowdriff

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Whether you’ve spent months or years crafting the perfect social media presence for your brand, the idea of handing over the reins to someone else can be a bit unnerving. A social media takeover is a strategic decision to give someone else control of your social media account for a set amount of time.

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9 Huge Benefits of User-Generated Content for Marketing (and Where to Start)

Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

Destinations can gain a massive advantage by encouraging travelers to share their experiences with others. Why UGC Is Crucial for Travel and Tourism Brands. Travelers are wary of overly-produced marketing messages. They’re far more likely to listen to non-brand opinions when choosing where to travel and spend their money. .

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Creating Authentic Connections Between Travelers and Your Community

Dana Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Rather than simply being tourists who tread the beaten path, they’re increasingly demanding to be travelers and to enjoy authentic, experiential opportunities to interact with their destinations and the locals. The post Creating Authentic Connections Between Travelers and Your Community appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Whitepaper Download: The Rise of Vertical Video

Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 16, 2022

In the “olden days” before social media, videos were either professionally produced or recorded on home camcorders that stayed tucked away on our private media shelves. social media. Download our latest whitepaper to learn the most effective ways to use social channels to drive your tourism marketing.

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Video Marketing Trends to Watch in 2022

Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Social media advertising and marketing campaigns are including video now more than ever, in part due to the rise in consumer video consumption since the pandemic. Destinations can encourage travelers to record and share their experiences on social media. And the stats don’t lie: consumers are 2.4 Like what you see?

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Travel Scotland launches to champion national tourism

Travel Daily News

AUGUST 25, 2022

TravelScotland.com amalgamates information, inspiration, booking facilities and visitor reviews all in one place and the team is inviting businesses in the travel and hospitality industries the opportunity to partner up with them by selling and promoting services on the website and associated social media channels.

Travel

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3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Business travel and meeting bookings are increasing despite continued challenges across the globe. The travel industry will continue to recover from the global pandemic and other challenges in 2023. Here are three trends in travel that Convene editors believe also will impact business events and those working in the industry.

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Along with expertise in corporate travel events and hotel contracting, he brings a passion for community service. She brings expertise in digital marketing, brand development, social media strategy and analytics tools, which she will use to lead the resort’s marketing initiatives. Dringham enters as director of marketing.

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Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 19, 2023

The post Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Overall, the travel industry is powering forward and we are seeing robust cross-border travel growth – as our bookings have more than doubled since pre-covid levels.

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Bridging the Gap Between the C-Suite and the Destination’s Content Strategy: How a Strategic Content Plan Can Keep Marketing Efforts Consistent

Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams. Here we’ll delve into the ways a content plan can captivate communication between social media marketing, digital ads, the CEO, PR department, and the sales team.

Marketing

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Get to Know ME with Patty Armstrong

Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 29, 2023

I’m a Travel Program Manager. What do you like about being a Travel Program Manager? This month, our theme for social media is Procrastination. Thanks, Patty for sharing a bit about your life with us this month (and the nautical trivia). What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?

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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Traveler's Q

JUNE 8, 2023

This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs. In this fast-paced world, having a reliable and experienced travel agent to take care of your travel arrangements can make all the difference.

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Sustainable Travel and Content Creators: Lessons From the 2022 Outdoor Media Summit

The Abbi Agency

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sustainable tourism is a practice that counteracts the social and environmental impacts associated with travel. This concept of travel requires buy-in from all relevant stakeholders, including tourism offices, business owners, lodging partners and locals, as well as strong political leadership to enact sustainable policy.

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Creating a Social Media Strategy in Tourism

Whitepaper Download: How to Leverage Social Media in Tourism Marketing

Trending Sources

The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Slicing Up the Paid Media Pie

How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

10 Fun Social-Media Trends to Try on for Size

Building a Successful Social Media Marketing Campaign

Successful Social Media Campaigns for Events

TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences

Traveling with a Purpose: Marketing Strategies Supporting Charitable Causes

TWT: Hotel Aquarium Explodes, Travel Risk Assessment

40 Social Media Influencers Every Hospitality Professional Should Follow

Be Aware: Tips for Women Business Travelers On the Road

To TikTok or Not?

Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know

Is Travel Sentiment Shifting Among Higher Gas Prices & Inflation?

How Travel Manitoba Curated an Award-Winning Social Media Presence

Gen Z Travel Trends: Why Destinations Should Cater to a New Generation

Bridging the Gap Between the C-Suite and the Destination’s Facebook Page: How a Strategic Content Plan Can Keep Marketing Efforts Consistent

Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

Experiences in travel are constantly changing

Quick Trips: How to Score Spontaneous Bookings

Meeting Planners Travel Report: NYC & Company Rebrands, NY Celebrates GMID

Reaching Out to the Latino Travel Trade

An Actionable Guide To Running A Social Media Contest

Maximizing Your Event’s Online Presence: Top Strategies for Showcasing Your Event on Your Website

Get to Know ME with Brittany Cerillos

Media Forecast: 6 Travel Media Trends in 2023

Maldives to become the official island travel partner of ITB China 2023

How Savvy Social Media Managers Save Over 12 Hours a Month with Automation

GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

Your Guide to Attracting More Visitors with Social Media Takeovers

9 Huge Benefits of User-Generated Content for Marketing (and Where to Start)

Creating Authentic Connections Between Travelers and Your Community

Whitepaper Download: The Rise of Vertical Video

Video Marketing Trends to Watch in 2022

Travel Scotland launches to champion national tourism

3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023

Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook

Bridging the Gap Between the C-Suite and the Destination’s Content Strategy: How a Strategic Content Plan Can Keep Marketing Efforts Consistent

Get to Know ME with Patty Armstrong

Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Sustainable Travel and Content Creators: Lessons From the 2022 Outdoor Media Summit

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